Things to do this weekend, May 15th and 16th - Ocean County

5-14 – 5-15: May Sidewalk Sale in Manasquan Rain or shine sidewalk event all over town. Main, Broad, and South Streets, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

May 14 Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Exhibits and seminars. Sponsored by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey. Free parking. $2.00 and 13 and under are free Information: 732-292-1051 or jerseyboatexpo.com- LAKEWOOD

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Jersey Shore Pirates - An Unforgettable Pirate Adventure Aboard The Sea Gypsy
Come sail with Jersey Shore Pirates as we bring the most unique form of family entertainment to the NJ Shore area. Bring your young pirates aboard the Sea Gypsy for a swashbuckling Pirate Adventure on the Metedeconk River. Your mini mates will have the opportunity to dress-up like pirates, get face painted with pirate ?tattoos?, and learn some pirate lingo before setting sail on an hour and fifteen minute long action packed adventure. Riverfront Marina 281 Princeton Avenue Brick, NJ 08724. ‎For ticket prices, and reservations call 732-899-6100 or http://www.jerseyshorepirates.com/index.php


May 15

Pet Day, Meadowedge Park, 550 E. Bay Ave. 10 am - 2 pm. Pets are welcome. Vendors, food, veterinarians, animal rescuers, trainers, groomer, dog care, demos, contests. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. Information: 609-660-0022 or www.barnegatchamber.com - BARNEGAT

Young at Art, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Free Student Art Exhibit. Presented by Stafford Twp Arts Center and Education Foundation. Information: 609-978-5700 or www.staffordfdn.org - MANAHAWKIN

New Egypt Day, Oakford Lake, Main St. 11 am - 4 pm. Outdoor street festival with live music, FREE kids inflatable’s and face painting, canoe rides. Also, vendors, great food and etc. Information: 609-758-7461 or www.mainstreetne.org - NEW EGYPT


Town Wide Garage Sale. 8 am. Grab a directory available in the Borough Hall or Post Office. Rain date May 17. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.visitlbiregion.com - BARNEGAT LIGHT


7th Annual Bay Head 5k Memory Run, Bay Head Firehouse, Bridge Avenue. 8:30 am start time. Information: www.bayhead5k.com - BAY HEAD


History on Wheels, St. Dominick's Church, 250 Old Squan Rd. 12:30 pm. Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - BRICK


Flower Sale, St. Peters at the Light, 7th St. & Central Ave. 9 am - 1 pm. Information: 609-494-2398 or www.stpetersbarnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT


Spring Gala Dinner at The Ketch, The Ketch, 529 Dock Rd. 6 pm. Dinner, wine bar, and Chinese Auction to benefit the Fisherman's Cottage. Dinner & . $75.00 $50 of the proceeds go to the dinner $25 to museum. Tickets still available. Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

Car & Classic Motorcycle Show & Crafts, St. Joseph's Parish Fields. Whitty and Old Freehold Rd. 10 am - 3 pm. Awards for Best of Show, Best Graphics, Oldest Car and much more. Sponsored by the Monsignor Donovan High School PTA. Information: 732-929-9748 or www.mondonhs.com - TOMS RIVER


21st Annual New Jersey State Chili & Salsa Cook 0ff, Washington St. 11 - 5 pm. NJ's original and hottest cook-off! International Chili Society-sanctioned State competition. Tasting kits nominal fee. Family fun, mouth watering vittles, contests, chili & salsa tasting, live music and much more! Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER

Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 11am - 7 pm. Exhibits and seminars. Sponsored by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey. Free parking. $2.00 for adults. Children under 13 free. Information: 732-292-1051 or jerseyboatexpo.com- LAKEWOOD


Garden State Philharmonic Masterworks Series, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Ipplolito: New Work, Ravel: Scheherazade for Soprano and Orchestra, Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade. Information: 732-255-0460 or gardenstatephilharmonic.org - LAKEWOOD

Yoga, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Bring a mat or towel. $17 per class for nonmembers. Members are discounted to $14. Bulk ticket books available upon request. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES/LONG BEACH ISLAND


ONE-DAY Boating Safety Certificate Course, SOCH Ocean Club/Family Resource Center, 700 South Route 9. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Course stresses safe boating practice and boating rules. As of June 1, 2009, NJ Law requires all boaters 16 and older obtain a Boating Safety Certificate. Information or pre-registration: 609-597-4876 or 609-597-1295 - MANAHAWKIN

Concert: Kris Allen, Northern Star Arena, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. 6 p.m. American Idol Season 8 winner live in concert. Allen will sing songs from his debut self-titled album. Included with theme park admission or your Season Pass. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON



May 16

Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 10am - 6 pm. Exhibits and seminars. Sponsored by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey. Free parking. $2.00 for adults, children under 13 are free. Information: 732-292-1051 or jerseyboatexpo.com- LAKEWOOD

Garden State Philharmonic's Symphonic Storytellers, Ocean First Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 3 pm. Concert. Ticket Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

Behind the Scenes Tours, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes at their aquarium while you tour the building front top to bottom. Sneakers required. Pre-register. Ages 5 and up. Adults are $14.00 children are $10.00. Fees include admission to the Aquarium all day. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Wind of Spring: Marches & Overtures, Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Rd. 2 pm. Concert presented by the Community Chorus of Ocean County College. $ Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - Advance tickets are $12.00. Tickets purchased at door will be $15.00. TOMS RIVER


4th Annual Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Kick off the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue. Vendors, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides. "Celebrating Jersey Traditions", a craft show featuring glass art, boatbuilding, basketry, caning, quilting, blacksmithing and more. Craft show presented by the Jersey Shore Folk life Center. Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children 6-12 $3, Five and Under Free, Members Free! Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON